Patents by Inventor Michael E. Patrick

Michael E. Patrick has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5201120
    Abstract: A method for constructing shelving includes the step of providing first and second shelf brackets. Each of the shelf brackets comprises a rectangular vertically extending main surface having a plurality of equally spaced first legs extending vertically from a first end of the main surface, the first legs have a rectangular shape and a length approximately equal to a standard board thickness, and a first horizontally extending arm is located between adjacent first legs.A plurality of equally spaced second arms extend horizontally from a second end of the main surface in the same direction as the first arms; the second arms are adapted to support one of two opposing end edges of a standard board thereon. A second vertically extending leg is located between adjacent second arms, the second leg extending in a direction opposite from that of the first legs; the second leg has a shape and length similar to that of the first leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Inventor: Michael E. Patrick
  • Patent number: 5026015
    Abstract: A frame bracket for supporting shelf boards includes a rectangular vertically extending main surface. Extending vertically from a first end of the main surface are a plurality of equally spaced first legs. A first horizontally extending arm is located between adjacent first legs. Extending horizontally from a second end of the main surface are a plurality of equally spaced second arms adapted to support an end of a shelf board thereon. A second vertically extending leg is located between adjacent second arms; the second leg extends in a direction opposite from that of the first legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Inventor: Michael E. Patrick